An introduction to the art and history of Armenian manuscript painting, which reveals the degree to which this art form embodied a distinctive aesthetic and religious experience. 88 of the most significant examples of Armenian manuscript illumination are This book paints a fascinating picture, not only showing superb examples of tribal rugs but also the way in which they are woven and the life of the tribes themselves. After many years study of the major rug-making groups, the author is able to describe t This explosive and controversial examination of business, history, and ethnicity shows how "global tribes" have shaped the world's economy in the past--and how they will dominate its future. |